7.They Pack Potassium
This mineral helps your cells work in the right way. Your nerves and muscles — most importantly your heart — may not work well if you don’t get enough. It’s an electrolyte, which means it conducts electricity to help cells get their work done. Adult men need about 3,400 milligrams, while women need about 2,600. A cup of Brussels sprouts gives you about 340 milligrams.
8.They May Help Prevent Cancer
Like their cruciferous cousins kale, broccoli, and cabbage, Brussels sprouts have substances called glucosinolates. These chemicals have sulfur, which gives them their distinct taste and smell. Studies have had mixed results, but they may also play a role in preventing certain types of cancer, including those of the prostate, lung, and cervix.
